Profile
SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. was founded in October 2021, through a merger between the medical equipment business of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. and KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC.
In addition to gastrointestinal endoscopic treatment products and endovascular intervention devices, we at SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. are engaged in the global business by handling products relating to surgical drainage, dialysis, blood sampling and transfusion, and the like.
Our manufacturing sites based in Japan and overseas countries boast of the integrated system of production from raw materials to finished products and offer quality products globally under a quality management system which meets each country’s strict pharmaceuticals and medical device standards.
We are resolved to provide reassurance and joy to all people who desire to live a healthy life by responding to the changing medical needs and diligently engaging in research, development and manufacturing of medical devices that will alleviate physical burdens on patients. We will continuously contribute to the improvement of Quality of Life (QOL) by promising the development and safety of sophisticated medical devices like no other and supplying reliable products to support the minimum invasive treatment.
Company Data
| Company name |
SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. |
| Established |
October 1, 2021 |
| Representative |
Akiko Okubo, Representative Director, President & COO |
| Paid-in capital |
310 Million YEN |
| Number of employees |
Total 2,371, Only Japan 669 (As of 31 March, 2025) |
| Main businesses |
Manufacturing and sales of medical devices and pharmaceuticals |
| Shareholders |
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. 100% |
| Directors |
Representative Director, President & COO
|
Akiko Okubo |
Executive Vice President
|
Yoichi Sakata
|
External Director
|
Akinori Kanaoka
|
Director
|
Takeshi Saino
|
| Director |
Tomomi Suwa |
| Corporate Auditor |
Shigeharu Ochiai |